Antidepressants Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common side effects of TCAs?
A
drowsiness dry mouth blurred vision constipation urinary retention lengthening of QT interval
2
Q
Which TCAs are most dangerous in overdose?
A
amitriptyline and dosulepin (dothiepin)
3
Q
Which TCA is commonly used in the management of neuropathic pain and the prophylaxis of headache (both tension and migraine)?
A
low-dose amitriptyline
4
Q
What class of drugs does mirtazapine belong to?
A
Noradrenergic and Specific Serotonergic Antidepressants
5
Q
What type of urinary incontinence is the most associated with amitriptyline?
A
Overflow incontinence
